Somerset Phoenix Project

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Somerset Phoenix is a small service provided by Barnardo's and Somerset & Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS). Providing support, training, consultation, and signposting to professionals supporting children, young people and families affected by child sexual abuse (CSA). We are a small team covering the whole of Somerset. We are not a referral service or a crisis service. If you need crisis intervention, refer to the useful links page.

For professionals

Information on training courses, professional consultation and guides for supporting children affected by sexual abuse

For parents & carers

Support for safe carers; peer support groups, information guids, tips for managing behaviour associated with the abuse

For children & young people

Support and information centered on you, what you need now and in the future

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Latest News

27 May 2021

Mind in Somerset

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31 Mar 2021

#Everyone's Invited

In recent weeks brave survivors have been able to anonymously come forward to share their stories of sexual abuse; using the site #Everyone&rsquo...

31 Mar 2021

Toolkit to help education with #Everyone's Invited

#Everyone's invited has refocused, particularly, education establishments on supporting those who have suffered sexual abuse. Even the most t...

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